Engine Compartment; Rear Screen - Rootes Group 1963 Hillman IMP Owner's Handbook Manual

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It is also advisable to do this after or during prolonged driving
in wet weather, under circumstances where the brakes are not in use,
such as may occur on high speed motorways, etc.
CLUTCH PEDAL
When using the clutch press the pedal down fully. If this is
not done grating of the gears may result.
DO NOT ALLOW THE FOOT
TO REST ON THE PEDAL WHEN NOT USING THE CLUTCH.
Never coast
downhill with the clutch disengaged as this will cause clutch wear
and possibily other damage to the transmission.
SEATS
FRONT SEATS
The front seat is adjustable for leg room by lifting the catch,
located at the front.
The seat will slide forwards or backwards easily. Mter adjust­
ment ensure that the catch is re-engaged.
Additional holes are provided in the car floor to enable both
front seats to be relocated rearwards.
REAR SEAT
The rear seat is not adjustable for leg room, but the back can
be folded flat to provide additional luggage space.
To fold the seat back down, unhook its two retaining straps
from the body sides, fold down the seat back, and attach the
retaining straps to their hooks on the parcel boxes which are adjacent
to the seat cushion.
SAFETY BELTS
Provision is made in the car body for the fitting of safety belts.
Full details can be obtained from your dealer.
LOCKS AN D KEYS
The driver's door only can be locked. When getting out of the
car, the passenger's door must be locked from inside after having
been fully closed.
To lock the passenger's door fro m the inside, pull back the
door lock remote control handle.
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Although two keys are supplied with the car, they are identical
and the same key is used for all the locks; ignition, door, and rear
screen.
To lock the driver's door and rear screen locks, the key is
turned a quarter of a turn clockwise and withdrawn. To unlock,
turn the key a quarter of a turn anti-clockwise and withdraw.
SPECIAL ACCESSORIES
A comprehensive range of special accessories, including
Radiomobile, Ekco and Pye car radios (of various types and price
ranges) is available for this car. These are obtainable from your
dealer.
Special accessories are tested and approved and in many cases
special provision is made in the car to accommodate them.
ENGINE COMPARTMENT
To open, turn both securing catch handles through 90° to a
vertical position, and lift the hinged cover.
The cover will stay in the raised position against the rear screen
supported by its safety catch.
To close, pull the cover sharply down to free it from the safety
catch, hold in the fully down position and turn the securing catch
handles through 90° to the horizontal position.
REAR SCREEN
To open, press the push-button and at the same time, lift the
rear screen by its central handle. Release the push-button and
continue to raise the screen to its fullest extent, then lower until the
in-built safety catch holds the screen just above the horizontal
position.
To close, lift the screen up to release the safety catch, then,
lower and close.